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Mar
23
Thu
FME World Tour – Melbourne @ Melbourne Convention Centre
Mar 23 all-day
FME World Tour - Melbourne @ Melbourne Convention Centre | South Wharf | Victoria | Australia

1Spatial will be hosting a series of free FME World Tour events in Australia and Singapore. The sessions will help users and newcomers to FME to understand how best to transfigure their data into useful information, and make it appear when and where it’s needed. Come and witness the Magic of FME first-hand!

1Spatial is a Value-Added Reseller of FME and a Platinum Partner of Safe Software, enabling organisations to automate their processes, innovate and make their data smarter.

Safe’s co-founder Dale Lutz says, “Organisations must start with accurate and validated data if they want to compete in today’s data-heavy world. Only then can it be integrated with other data or environments. The FME World Tour provides a unique opportunity to get a magical insight into the benefits of FME. It’s no illusion, making your data smarter is key to better understanding the world around us and improving decision-making.”

Each event will include lots of networking opportunities using our own unique style, technical presentations and interactive sessions to fuel your imagination and plenty of business benefits. As always we welcome both new users and veterans of FME.

Natalie Cooney, General Manager, 1Spatial Australia says, “Joining the FME World Tour is all about finding new ways to transform your data into useful information. We’ll be holding technical demonstrations to show how you can improve your FME processes and our user stories will give real world examples of how FME has helped our customers to make their projects more efficient. The FME World Tour is always fun and interactive, so come and join us and speak to one of our FME Wizards to solve your data challenges.”

Apr
3
Mon
Locate17 & Digital Earth Symposium @ Sydney Convention Centre
Apr 3 – Apr 6 all-day

Sydney will host one of the biggest spatial events in history this year, when the Locate Conference and the International Society for Digital Earth (ISDE) Symposium join forces for a joint event being held 3-6 April 2017.

Locate16 attracted almost 500 attendees last week, and with the international audience attracted by ISDE, this number is expected to be far greater in 2017. The event will be hosted at the International Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is currently undergoing a $3.4 billion transformation and will be newly re-opened.

ISDE represents a global initiative to construct a comprehensive virtual representation of the planet through what is known as Digital Earth. It is a collaborative effort between Earth sciences, space sciences and information sciences to monitor and forecast natural and human phenomena.

ISDE is a non-political, non-governmental and not-for-profit international organisation, principally for promoting academic exchange, science and technology innovation, education, and international collaboration towards Digital Earth. Since 2010, their annual symposium has become a highlight of the international spatial events calendar.

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SPAR 3D Expo & Conference @ Marriott Marquis Houston
Apr 3 – Apr 5 all-day
SPAR 3D Expo & Conference @ Marriott Marquis Houston  | Houston | Texas | United States

From sensing with drones, mobile rigs or hand-held devices to AR/VR and 3D printed deliverables, everything 3D is here at the only industry-agnostic, platform-neutral 3D event in the market.  Since 2004, SPAR 3D has been showcasing best in class 3D products from input to output. Recent 3D product innovations and industry growth are changing the way people work across multiple industries. Whatever it is, you will see it here first. Be part of the conversation at the 2017 event.

Together with our esteemed Advisory Board, we’ll select key thought-leaders doing the most groundbreaking work with 3D technologies to participate in our conference program. No sales pitches, only practical, engaging content from industry visionaries.

Apr
4
Tue
GeoRabble Sydney @ Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Apr 4 @ 4:00 pm
GeoRabble Sydney @ Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre | Sydney | New South Wales | Australia

The next GeoRabble Sydney will be on April 4th, in collaboration with the Locate17/ISDE 
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In a number of GeoRabble firsts, there will be:

  • A conference exhibition ‘treasure hunt’, with great prizes;
  • A ‘Hard Chat‘ session, in which geo-CEO’s answer awkward questions; and
  • Following the success of last November’s Women in GeoRabble, a ‘blind submission’ process will be used to select the talks, so we can get speakers from all walks of life!

So far on the line up, there will be:

  • Toby Bellwood (Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet)
  • Ana Ouriques (Rüppells Griffon)
  • Daniel Kruimel (AAM)
  • Steven Ramage (Group on Earth Observations)
  • Denise McKensie (OGC)
Apr
5
Wed
Spatial Industry and APSEA Awards Dinner @ Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Apr 5 all-day
Spatial Industry and APSEA Awards Dinner @ Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre | Sydney | New South Wales | Australia

The 2017 Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards will be revealed this week during the Locate17 and Digital Earth Symposium at the Sydney International Convention Centre. The 2016 APSEA Award Dinner will take place on Wednesday 5 April 2017.

The awards seek to recognise excellence by organisations and individuals in the spatial industry across the Asia Pacific region in six industry award categories and five individual award categories. The nominations are made up of the winners from each of the ten Asia-Pacific regions involved, divided into the following industry categories.

During the dinner, additional awards will be announced for SSSI, SIBA, GITA, as well as the International Society for Digital Earth. Best of luck to everyone in the running!

Apr
27
Thu
GISTAM 2017 @ Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, Porto, Portugal
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day
GISTAM 2017 @ Holiday Inn Porto Gaia, Porto, Portugal | Vila Nova de Gaia | Porto | Portugal

The International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management aims at creating a meeting point of researchers and practitioners that address new challenges in geo-spatial data sensing, observation, representation, processing, visualization, sharing and managing, in all aspects concerning both information communication and technologies (ICT) as well as management information systems and knowledge-based systems.

The conference welcomes original papers of either practical or theoretical nature, presenting research or applications, of specialized or interdisciplinary nature, addressing any aspect of geographic information systems and technologies.

Conference topics:

1 . Data Acquisition and Processing
2 . Remote Sensing
3 . Modeling, Representation and Visualization
4 . Knowledge Extraction and Management
5 . Domain Applications

Keynote speakers:

George Vosselman, University of Twente, Netherlands
Jorge Miguel Alberto de Miranda, University of Lisbon, Portugal
Yannis Ioannidis, “Athena” Research & Innovation Center and University of Athens, Greece

May
4
Thu
SSSI Qld Surveying and Spatial Conference @ Southport Sharks
May 4 @ 3:56 am – May 5 @ 4:56 am
May
22
Mon
ANZMapS – Mastering maps, from creation to care @ University of Melbourne/State Library of Victoria
May 22 @ 1:58 am – May 23 @ 2:58 am
ANZMapS – Mastering maps, from creation to care @ University of Melbourne/State Library of Victoria

The Australian & New Zealand Map Society is pleased to be offering its 45th conference, at the University of Melbourne and State Library of Victoria, Mon/Tue 22-23 May 2017.

“Mastering maps, from creation to care”, will provide an affordable, hands-on and scholarly experience, comprising one day of practicals, and one for presentations. 

Day 1: Workshops/Tours

On Monday May 22, the University of Melbourne and State Library of Victoria are giving map enthusiasts, collectors and practitioners the opportunity to get close up and personal with the latest techniques in map-making, and preservation of maps.

The morning workshop is at the University of Melbourne, and will showcase practical options for using historical maps with geospatial systems. The University is providing a lab set up for a limited number of participants. Manager of the Library Map Collection David Jones, will run the 3 hour session pitched at anyone using maps in their research, publishing, collecting and business.

In the afternoon, the State Library of Victoria’s Preservation & Conservation Division will provide registrants with a guide to caring for maps, books and atlases. “Map Preservation Unpacked” will be conducted by the Manager of Preservation & Conservation Shelley Jamieson.

Day 2: Papers

Tuesday May 23 is for presentations, and Brendan Whyte at the National Library will be issuing a call for papers soon. Venue will be the Victoria Room at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre on Bourke Street, near the State Library. The QVWC building has a long history, and was the site of the first public hospital in Melbourne, built in 1848. Venue details: 

May
23
Tue
CeBIT Australia @ Sydney International Convention Centre
May 23 – May 25 all-day
CeBIT Australia @ Sydney International Convention Centre  | Pyrmont | New South Wales | Australia

CeBIT Australia is the Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business technology event. It is a forward-looking connected community. CeBIT Australia offers an independent network of business technology solutions that transform the way Australians do business. CeBIT Australia is the one-stop-shop for all the latest business technology solutions. Offering a diverse variety of exhibitors, regardless of business problem, there will be a solution at CeBIT.

CeBIT Australia, the Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running business technology event, encompasses 8 dedicated conferences with over 170 expert speakers. CeBIT 2017 will also include an exhibition showcasing 350 of the latest and greatest technology suppliers.

Six visionaries will keynote across the three-day conference, the first announced as Eugene Kaspersky, the fascinating co-founder and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, who will discuss the future of cybersecurity in a world where device hyper-connectivity continues to increase. Eight conference streams will delve into current industry trends and challenges facing businesses and business leaders, across Cloud, Big Data and Analytics, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Mobility, eGovernment, Digital Health and StartUps.

Harvey Stockbridge, Managing Director, Hannover Fairs Australia, organisers of CeBIT Australia, explained what the CeBIT 2017 program offers the Asia Pacific’s business leaders.

“CeBIT 2017 provides an independent platform for national and international thought leaders to share premier business technology research, insights, case studies and opinions. The eight concurrent conferences dive into key issues facing businesses today, from finding the value in big data, to securing businesses against the recent escalation in cybercrime, to seizing opportunities for Australian FinTech companies and future-proofing businesses against continued threats of mobility solutions, plus many more.

“Competition in the business environment has never been more intense so it is critical leaders learn about the current environment including all opportunities and threats to effectively plan for the future. CeBIT offers unrivalled education for all levels of business, from enterprise, SMEs and start-ups,” said Mr Stockbridge.

GEO Business 2017 @ Business Design Centre
May 23 – May 24 all-day
GEO Business 2017 @ Business Design Centre  | England | United Kingdom

GEO Business offers an opportunity to exchange global information about the latest geospatial technologies and services.  Delegates can keep one step ahead with knowledge of the latest research and commercial developments.

The 2017 programme entitled ‘The VALUE of Geospatial for a resilient Economy’ will feature hand picked experts, who will explore how geospatial solutions have enabled projects to run more efficiently, ensuring that they are delivered on time, whilst saving money and reducing risk.

There will be geomatics / geospatial thought leadership presentations; panel sessions from senior leaders in the geomatics / geospatial industry, and case studies of geospatial solutions in action.

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